SOLUTION: Hi, my question is: Find two consecutive integers whose sum is the square of 7? I would really apreciate if you could answer this. Thatnk you in advance

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Question 125592: Hi, my question is: Find two consecutive integers whose sum is the square of 7?
I would really apreciate if you could answer this. Thatnk you in advance

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find two consecutive integers whose sum is the square of 7?
I would really apreciate if you could answer this.
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1st: x
2nd: x+1
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EQUATION
x + x+1 = 7^2
2x+1 = 49
2x = 48
x = 24 (1st)
x+1 = 25 (2nd)
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Cheers,
Stan H.